DEC is seeking public input on the development of Draft Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass (PDF) through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).The Draft Amendment proposes new options to the FMP to help rebuild the stock and significantly update the management program. DEC encourages New Yorkers to review proposed changes, participate through in-person or virtual webinar events, and provide comments to ASMFC by April 15, 2022.DEC is hosting two public hearings in New York’s Marine and Coastal District to solicit New Yorkers’ input on the development of the Draft Amendment. DEC encourages fishing clubs and organizations to send key representatives to provide public comments. Hearings are scheduled:
In addition, audio from the hearings will be livestreamed and participants can listen to the hearings via links available on DEC’s website. Those joining the livestream will be limited to listening only and are encouraged to submit written comments to ASMFC. Public written comments will be accepted until April 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and should be sent to Emilie Franke, FMP Coordinator, at 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201; 703.842.0741 (fax); or comments@asmfc.org (Subject line: Draft Amendment 7).ASMFC is hosting additional virtual webinar hearings during March for the public to review the proposed options and provide comments. A recording of the hearing presentation is available on ASMFC’s YouTube page. For more information, visit ASMFC’s website.Photo credit: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. |
